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Pyrope garnet
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Pyrope garnet
A cut stone and collection of crystals of pink pyrope garnet (magnesium aluminum silicate). Specimens from the Natural History Museum, London
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Aluminium Aluminum Crystal Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Garnet Gemstone Magnesium Mineral Native Metal Natural History Museum Nesosilicate Orthosilicate Rosa Rosaceae Rosales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This print showcases a stunning collection of pink Pyrope garnets, displayed at the Natural History Museum in London. Pyrope garnets are a variety of the mineral garnet, characterized by their pink hue and magnesium aluminum silicate composition. The cut stone in the foreground showcases the gem's brilliant luster and translucent properties, while the surrounding crystals offer a glimpse into their more raw, natural form. Pyrope garnets belong to the nesosilicate or orthosilicate subgroup of the eudicot family, Rosaceae, and are part of the larger Magnoliophyta division, which includes flowering plants. As eurosids and members of the Fabaceae family, they share common traits with other angiosperms, such as seeds and angiosperms, or flowering structures. The Pyrope garnet's pink coloration is due to the presence of magnesium ions in its crystal lattice. This mineral has been valued for its beauty and rarity for centuries, with records of its use dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome. The Natural History Museum's collection is a testament to the enduring fascination that garnets hold for mineralogists, geologists, and collectors alike. As a native metal, Pyrope garnet is not only a beautiful gemstone but also an essential component of the Earth's crust. Its discovery and study contribute to our understanding of the geological processes that shape our planet and the rich diversity of minerals that can be found within it.
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